One person has reportedly died after a bus carrying APC women collided with a Toyota Hilux in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
The crash occurred along Oron Road on Friday, November 6. The women were travelling to attend President Bola Tinubu’s campaign rally.
The Guardian reported that several other passengers sustained injuries. Commuters rushed to the damaged bus to rescue trapped victims.
Vice President Kashim Shettima had already arrived in Uyo ahead of Tinubu’s visit.
Conflicting reports emerge over casualties
However, Uyo Info Media reported a different casualty figure. The local outlet said nobody died, although several passengers suffered injuries.
It also identified the other vehicle as a security Hilux. According to the report, emergency responders took injured passengers to nearby hospitals.
The outlet named the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital among the receiving facilities.
It also reported that the bus carried women from different parts of Uyo. They were heading to the Victor Attah International Airport to welcome Tinubu.
FRSC and police respond to crash
Uyo Info Media reported that Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) personnel and police officers responded to the accident.
The responders reportedly helped evacuate injured passengers. They also diverted traffic and managed the crowd around the scene.
The Akwa Ibom Police Command confirmed awareness of the incident. Its spokesperson said officers had deployed personnel to manage the situation.
The FRSC sector commander also urged motorists to exercise caution. He advised drivers to obey traffic rules and security directives.
The conflicting reports leave the exact casualty figure uncertain. Authorities have yet to publicly clarify whether the crash claimed a life.
